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Dobsonian Telescopes
Astronomy, ATM Projects Page, Building a 22" Telescope, Building a 6" f7.6 Newtonian Telescope on a D, Building the PAC Telescope, Dobsonian Evolution, Equatorial Platform - Reagan's Dob Tracker, Jim Cornmell's ATM Page, Nate's 8" Dobsonian Home Page, Plans for Building a Dobsonian Telescope
Software
Aberrator, ATM Optical Design and Analysis Software, Cell, Java Based Optical Design and Analysis Software, MODAS - Modern Optical Design and Analysis Softwar, Ronchi for Windows
100% Do It Yourself
Equatorial table, hydraulic focusing system, stepper motor electronic controls, hydraulic drive, advice to build a telescope, and beginners corner
A Photovisual Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope
Information acquired during design and construction of a 7.5" aperture F8.
Amateur Telescope Maker's (ATM) Archives
To disseminate knowledge, experiences, ideas, and resources.
An Amateur Telescope Maker's Projects
Articles on various telescope designs.
Astro Designs
Accessory designs and information to enhance the use of Meade LX200s, Dobsonian reflectors, and other telescopes plus star charts for computerized telescopes.
Astronomy and Telescope Making
List of projects, mirror testing, do it yourself projects, ccd imaging and techniques, and Messier observation.
ATM - Amateur Telescope Making
Information on telescope building, equatorial platform, scotch mount, and binocular mount, and information how to let a Dobsonian telescope move smoothly.
ATM Letters
Electronic based Journal with current issue, past issues, and archives.
Bill's 14.5 inch Telescope Making Project
Description, photographs, rebuilding of telescope, making simple lens for reflector, and links.
Computer Operated Telescopes
Features plans and designs for stepper or servo motor layouts as well as features, free software, how-to information, and links.
Copernicus Kintaro Observatory
Provides pictures of the various stages of construction with progress cataloged on the site.
Dan Bakken and Hercules
World's largest portable amateur telescope, 41.2" Newtonian reflector with pictures of the telescope and during construction.
Dave's ATM Page
Information to add altitude-azimuth controller and unipolar stepper motor controller to a telescope, and directions with drawings and images of individual parts for a ten inch scope.
Donkey's and Fat Boy's Telescope Page
Materials, decisions, rough and fine grinding, and polishing to make a 8" mirror.
Got Grit?
Telescope mirror making supplies and tutorials.
I and My Telescope
Amateur telescope making, mirror grinding.
Mark Parrish's Astronomy Design Photography P
Construction of reflector, refractor, and mini solar cam with images, and astro images.
Meade 826 Reflector Telescope
Details the restoration of the equipment from the late 1970's.
Mel Bartels Telescope and Telescope Making
Articles on mounting, software, optics, and scopes, and images and links.
Mike's Amateur Telescope Making
Links to completed telescopes and free mirror testing software.
Mike's Telescope Workshop
Photos and descriptions of binocular stand, several telescopes, solar camera, and links for parts.
Mirror Making and Other Activities by Laurie Hall
Mirror making, the equipment and testing equipment.
Motorized 5" Telescope
Construction of small newtonian and Mel Bartels system for computer control.
Northern Lights Optics
Specializing in optical design showing process, specification list, examples, and technical information.
Poor Meadow Dyke Observatory
Construction details with images of dobsonian, GEM reflector, portable dob, 20" goto scope, dome, and 20" goto dob .
Scope Plans
8" Dobsonian, dual grating prominence, Wright reflector, and 12.5" split ring Newtonian with registration is required.
Shane LaPierre's ATM Pages
20" Dobsonian, 8" versatile newt, cookbook 245 CCD, equipment, images, logs, and links.
Stellafane ATM Pages
Simple and proven techniques that most appropriate for the beginner and the novice mirror and telescope makers.
Telescope Making 1997 - 2000
Personal log of making a 10 inch Newtonian telescope and mirror, including pictures.
The Amateur Telescope Makers Email List
FAQ's, managing a subscription, and archives.
The ATM Site
Repository for resources and techniques by chronological, keyword, or author.
The ATM's Workshop
Areas covered include optics, woodworking, metalworking, electronics, programming, and telescope equipment, and tips and techniques.
The Construction - Littlebear Observatory
Information and photos on the construction of the observatory.
The Dynascope Group
Enthusiasts dedicated to remembering, restoring and recommissioning classic Criterion telescopes.
The Octagonal Observatory
Documents design and building of an observatory for NexStar11 GPS telescope with images.
Weird Telescopes
Features several unique solutions for telescope issues with images.